Lawrence Samora

CHEM3A · INTROCHEM · CHEM1A · CHEM3A71793 · CHEMISTRY3A · 3A · CHEM1B · 60 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 97/100
RMP rating: 4.9/5
Take again: 98.36%
Difficulty: 2.6

The decision

If you need chemistry and want a professor who and attend lecture.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyChem Confidence BuilderAmazing LecturesNote Card ExamsOffice Hours HeroStudent Success Focused

Students almost universally call him the .
, and note cards are often allowed.
and and A+ outcomes.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

An A is very achievable if you attend, do worksheets and quizzes, and use study guides and note cards; it is not zero work, but reward is high.

Both formats report strong A outcomes; in-person adds note cards and .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

74/100

He breaks chemistry into simple steps so students who failed or feared chem elsewhere often find it understandable.

In-person students emphasize live clarity; online students emphasize recorded lectures and worksheets.

Is attendance flexible?

MustTake

98/100

Nearly every review recommends him, often as the reason students finally passed or even loved chemistry.

Praise is consistently strong in both online and in-person reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

82/100

, exam note cards, study guides that , and deadline flexibility when you ask create a student-friendly grading path.

Format shift

In-person comments mention note cards and ; online still reports supportive help and .

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Expect , and a few exams, but most students say the work is fair and prepares you well.

Format shift

Summer and accelerated sections feel heavier; regular terms are repeatedly called manageable.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

He is consistently described as , and gifted at making chemistry simple without watering it down.

Format shift

Both formats are excellent; and office-hour support get the most detailed praise.

Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

Weekly quizzes and practice work matter a lot, but , and sometimes a .

Format shift

Online leans quiz-and-worksheet heavy; , and several exams.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

42 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In person he is repeatedly praised for , and a genuine desire for students to succeed.

Main concern

Missing lecture can leave you lost because .

What students said

“I was honestly worried about chemistry being hard because of what I've heard, but Mr. Samora helped that worry go away and made me love chem!”
CHEM3A

“You can have an index card with notes for every test, and the .”
CHEM3A

“He teaches the material as if we don't understand it. Which is how I feel teachers should teach!”
CHEM3A

Remote format

Online

8 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online and pandemic-era sections still felt clear through , and strong support outside class.

Main concern

You still need to stay current on weekly quizzes and .

What students said

“Professor Samora was absolutely amazing! I was super nervous about taking chemistry while doing online classes but professor Samora really knew how to help his students.”
CHEM3A

“His lectures alone were outstanding !!! Very patient!”
CHEM3A

“Class is made up of Weekly quizzes but he provides students with worksheets and ”
CHEM3A

Exam style

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Exams closely follow lectures and study guides, often allow a note card, and are designed so prepared students can succeed.

Note Card AllowedStudy Guides Match ExamsWeekly QuizzesOptional Final SometimesAnswer Keys on Practice

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

84/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

study guides that mirror the test, and sometimes make the .

Note Card AllowedStudy Guides Match ExamsOptional Final SometimesLab Practical

“You can have an index card with notes for every test, and the .”
CHEM3A

“Everything on the .”
CHEM3A

Online

, and clear lecture material, with no strong evidence of harsh proctoring.

Weekly QuizzesPractice WorksheetsRecorded LecturesSupport Tutorials

“Class is made up of Weekly quizzes but he provides students with worksheets and as well as holding a tutorial every week to help you pass the quiz.”
CHEM3A

“He records the lectures and has them accessible for students, just make sure ”
CHEM3A

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“He somehow made Chem so easy while making it interesting.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (8 online, 42 in person), highlighting exceptional clarity, support, and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“He makes concepts seem easy, explains them a lot (which helps you understand material better), and offers lots of opportunities to ask questions or get guidance.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

98/100

“Honestly, Prof Samora is by far the .”

📝

84/100

“You can have an index card with notes for every test, and the .”

❤️ Student Support

95/100

“He genuinely wants students to succeed, if you get stuck go his his office hours he will help.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

He teaches the material as if we don't understand it.
and he helped anyone who needed it.
He brakes down the material in a way that it makes it so easy to understand.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

It's very easy to get an A as long as you do the work and ask for help/go to office hours.
if you follow your notes, and he gives you a .
.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

he actually cares about his students and makes sure you understand the material.
I came from Fresno for him.
This professor made me want to change my major to something chemistry based

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Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty highly consistent, detailed reviews over many years with near-unanimous praise make credibility high.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 558

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Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

46 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 13 · A 17 · A- 3

B range

B+ 4 · B 7 · B- 1

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Lawrence Samora

If you need chemistry and want a professor who x x x x x x and attend lecture.

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❤️ Student Support

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

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If you need chemistry and want a professor who and attend lecture.

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